Holding Hands

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Allison Grayhurst

Holding Hands

Because I know you and the glow

of your many lives’ rhythms

behind your big heart concealed, revealed

beautiful in its purity . . . because you are part

of my inner tribe – a specimen

of beauty and undefined rich sentiment –

I will never judge your secret vulnerability

or soil your openness with sarcasm,

but instead I will promise you comfort,

a beach of sunlight and solitude –

a mother’s love where God takes part.

In spite of the cold kennel

cruelty out there, you will get through –

as one strong in joy, as one wedded

to charm and the virtue of forgiveness, sleeping

without nightmares.

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Published in “Synchronized Chaos” July 2017

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Published in “AWS Publishing” June 2017

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